Mangalore: Nirantari's Smooth Sailing Towards Guinness Record
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Updated at 4.45 pm IST
With Bethany Sisters taking the stage at dot 4.30 pm, only 5 more groups are now remaining to perform at Konkani Nirantari. The Bethany Sisters' team is led by Sr Jessy Rita and has begun their hour-long sojourn with class but ease. Melodious Konkani devotional hymns sung by the angelic choir of the Bethany Sisters is being appreciated by the capacity crowd gathered in Kalaangann. This being Sunday, people are thronging in large numbers.
Bethany Sisters
Bethany Sisters
Music Director: Sr Jessy Rita Bs
Coordinator: Sr Sylvie Bs
Team Members: Arogya Mary, Bhakti Prabha D'Souza, Cleris Fernandes, Sr Clara Alvares Bs, Sr Claudina Bs, Sr Diana Bs, Divya M Lopez, Sr Gracy Monica Bs, Hilda Thomas Dias, Jacintha Crasta, Janita Fernandes, Josephine S Pereira, Joylet Fernandes, Sr Juliana Monis Bs, Juliet Albert Lopis, Lehara Braganza, Sr Lydia Bs, Sr Marie Lyta Bs, Mercy Stella, Sr Molly Bs, Sr Monica Rebello Bs, Navina Mathew Pinto, Sr Pavana Bs, Sr Pramila Bs, Sr Precilla Bs, Sr Prema Gonsalves Bs, Reena S Rodrigues, Rita Zita Alva, Sr Riya Shalet Bs, Roshel Francis Noronha, Sr Roshni Bs, Roshni Patres Fernandes, Sandra K Pinto, Sr Shalet Mendonca Bs, Shalini D'Souza, Sr Smithanjali Bs, Sophia Francis Lobo, Sr Sunitha Bs, Sr Sunitha D'Souza Bs, Sr Vinitha BS.
But before the Bethany Sisters began, it was the cheerful and excellent group from Gurpur that kept the audience mesmerized for one hour with their foot-tapping numbers coupled with melodious voices.
Updated at 3.50 pm IST
Konkani is just a couple of hours away from becoming a stake-holder in Guinness Book of World Records for world's longest singing marathon. Out of the total 44 groups, 36 have already performed and the 37th group is on the stage holding fort. It has been a pretty hectic day for organizers, participants and all. But everyone is upbeat as Konkani is all set to create history and enter Guinness Record books.
Gurpur Troupe
Team: Gurpur
Music Director: Melvin P. Peres
CoordinatorJohn Oswald Peres
Team Members: Amitha D'Souza, Amritha Rashmi Fernandes, Ancilla Peres, Anisha Blenda Lobo, Anita Maria Fernandes, Archana Mary, Cynthia D'Souza, Deepak Andrade, Francis Alfred, Peres, Glima Margaret D'Souza, Helen Sunitha Pinto, Ida Pereira, Ida Saldanha, Ireal Preethi Ferrao, Jasmine Sweety D'Souza, Jeshma Vanisha Veigas, Joachim D'Silva, Josephine Maria, Jovita Inish Serrao, Judith Coelho, Laveena Fernandes, Lavita Cardoza, Lavita Pinto, Leena Lona Noronha, Lenita Jenifer Menezes, Lucia Jessie Peres, Melita Maria Cutinho, Rashmi Mayola Peres, Reena Sequeira, Renny Peres, Reshma Maria D'Souza, Richard Fernandes, Ronald Albuquerque, Ronald Sequeira, Roshan Naveen, D'Souza, Roshni Vidya Serrao, Sharel Jancy Rodrigues, Sharita Sharel Lobo, Sheela Sylvia Pinto, Shruthi J V, Suman Daina Menezes, Sweety Wilma D'Souza, Telma Priya Dias, Vijaya D'Costa, Vinitha Glenda Sequeira, Walter Albuquerque, Wilma D'Souza, Wilma Treeza Lobo.
It was group from Bejai that enthralled the gathering from 2.40 pm to 3.35 pm. Now Gurpur has come to the stage replacing Bejai and is doing a marvelous job with enchanting Konkani numbers. The group is led by Melvin P Peres.
Updated at 3.20 pm IST
Kalaangan's Spell-binding Looks Attract Crowd
As the Konkani Nirantari aims at spreading 'Konkani' the world over the organizers have done their best here to familiarize the visitors with the local culture and tradition. The entrance itself reminds you of a remote village. The thatched look of the welcome arc, made by grass, is truly enticing.
Interestingly, the fencing has been done by sugar canes. It is rare to find such an entrance. Seems like a gateway to heaven. Pineapples, areca nuts and sky lamps are hanged at the entrance. It brings forth the traditional look. Moreover, visitors are treated with tender coconuts to refresh them for a wonderful musical treat.
The stage, where the singers and musicians are performing is decorated with coconut tree fronds, which adds to the beauty. All credits should be given to the aesthetic sense and efforts of the organizers and the local volunteers who have created the perfect ambience at Kalaangan for Nirantari.
Update at 2.50 pm
After presenting a stupendous show, the Bantwal group handed over the stage to team from Bejai. Foot-tapping numbers and lively singing by Bantwal group made audience to rise and dance. 'Ye Naari Ye', a hit song sung by none other than Remo Fernandes from the recently released music album Mog Asom, one of Goan's memorable and crowd-puller 'Piso' song, Sangit Samrat Henry D'Souza's 'Illo Illo Soro Piyelo' and Elyer's 'Bindas Zaa' songs receive a big applause from the entire gathering.
Bejai Team
Team: Bejai
Music Director: Ivan Mascarenhas
Coordinator: Sylvian D’Silva
Team Members: Ashwini P. Pinto, Cavin D’Souza, Celine Pinto, Celine Rodrigues, Cynthia Pais, Deena Elveera D’Souza, Divya Lilly Lobo, Dolphy Lobo, Donald Menezes, Everest Noronha, Franswa Menezes, Genevieve Tauro, Gracy D’Souza, Joshney Fernandes, Joyce D’Souza, Lavina Fernandes, Lionel Rahul Pinto, Lucia Pinto, Maria Jacitha D’Silva, Philomena D’Souza, Preetham Fernandes, Prescilla Rodrigues, Queena D’Souza, Reena Rodrigues, Rita Lobo, Romana Nazareth, Runa Pinto, Shanthi B. D’Souza, Shanthi Mascarenhas, Shwetha Alisha D’Souza, Stella Cutinho, Syprian Moteiro, Susan Rasquinha, Theresa Menezes, Vincent Lovet D’Souza, Violet D’Souza, Wilma Rodrigues.
Having taken over from Bantwal, Bejai team led by Ivan D'Silva is going great guns at the moment and is promising much more in the coming minutes
Updated at 1.50 pm
Bantwal Group
Team: Bantwal
Music Director: Alex Crasta
Coordinator: Valerian Crasta
Team Members: Aldrine Mario Pinto, Amitha Reshma D’Souza, Arun Crasta, Arun D’Souza, Avila Priya Pinto, Bridget Crasta, Canute Clarence Crasta, Cyril Pinto, Dagnil Jaison Menezes, Denzil J. Lobo, Divya Pais, Donald Maxium Noronha, Francis Rodrigues, George Praveen D’Souza, Gratian Alwyn Sequeira, Janet Menezes, Jenisha Cinora D’Souza, John Cyril D’Souza, John Roshan Lobo, Laveena Mariet Veigas, Lavina Sylvia Pais, Maria Renita Crasta, Melwyn Avinash Pais, Paul Menezes, Praveen Quadras, Preethi Maria Fernandes, Prima Flavia Frank, Priyanka Florie D’Souza, Robinson Nithin Vas, Roshan Pinto, Rosita Preema Vas, Royson Pradeep Vas, Rubita Crasta, Sanath Sanjeen Veigas, Santhosh Praveen Barboza, Severin Fernandes, Sushma Joylin Carnelio, Vijay Vas, Wilson Edwin Pais.
As the biggest moment of Konkani is drawing close, there seems to be an air of celebration and festivity surrounding Kalaangann. While the music groups are giving their best, the audience too is not far behind in acknowledging the efforts of the artistes and the organizers. This was very much evident as Kollangana troupe was singing its last number in order to make way for the new entry, Bantwal. While the audience gleefully acknowledged the performance of the Kollangana group, they also gave rousing welcome with showers of claps.
Right now Bantwal team led by Alex Crasta is picking up the tempo in order to dish out a memorable performance. Amidst giving the best, it is quite sure that every one is determined to take Konkani to Guinness Records. Indeed a superb way of promoting and nurturing mother tongue. Isn't it?
Team: Bantwal
Music Director: Alex Crasta
Co-ordinator: Valerian Crasta
Team Members: Aldrine Mario Pinto, Amitha Reshma D’Souza, Arun Crasta, Arun D’Souza, Avila Priya Pinto, Bridget Crasta, Canute Clarence Crasta, Cyril Pinto, Dagnil Jaison Menezes, Denzil J Lobo, Divya Pais, Donald Maxium Noronha, Francis Rodrigues, George Praveen D’Souza, Gratian Alwyn Sequeira, Janet Menezes, Jenisha Cinora D’Souza, John Cyril D’Souza, John Roshan Lobo, Laveena Mariet Veigas, Lavina Sylvia Pais, Maria Renita Crasta, Melwyn Avinash Pais, Paul Menezes, Praveen Quadras, Preethi Maria Fernandes, Prima Flavia Frank, Priyanka Florie D’Souza, Robinson Nithin Vas, Roshan Pinto, Rosita Preema Vas, Royson Pradeep Vas, Rubita Crasta, Sanath Sanjeen Veigas, Santhosh Praveen Barboza, Severin Fernandes, Sushma Joylin Carnelio, Vijay Vas, Wilson Edwin Pais.
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Update at 1. 00 pm
The Kollangana team began its performance at 12.51 and under the batton of Sr. Sylvine B.S.
The Kollangana Team
The team led co-ordinated by Shalini Rodrigues consists of Alice D’Souza, Anil Kumar Lobo, Anil Rodrigues, Anitha Crasta, Carnelious Lobo, Cicila D’Souza, Cizwin D’Souza, David Lobo, Flavy D’Souza, Flavy Rodrigues, Gracy Lobo, Irene Flossy, D’Souza, Irine Rodrigues, Irine Rodrigues, Jacintha D’Souza, Jacintha Machado, Joswin D’Souza, Jyothi Mariya D’Souza, Kavitha Moras, Laveena D’Souza, Lavina Jyothi Crasta, Lawrence D’Souza, Lilly Machado, Lolita D’Souza, Lucy Machado, Sr Lydwin Jyothi B.S, Mercine Monteiro, Monica D'Souza, Naveen Crasta, Pius Rodrigues, Priya D’Souza, Raju John D’Souza, Sandhya D’Souza, Wilma Lavitha Rodrigues.
Anything to Witness a Leaders Effort: Gopinath
Mangalore: Jan 27: Nothing could stop Gopinath to push his wheel chair and witness the Guinness Record attempt at Kalaangann. Gopinath a lecturer at Canara P U College here in Mangalore uses a wheel chair after an ill-fated accident. However his enthusiasm and his love towards leaders like Eric Ozario compelled him to make it to Kalaangann.
A very close associate of Eric, Gopinath considers Eric to be a true role model. Speaking to Daijiworld, Gopinath narrated how he had cited the example of Eric and the entire adventurous venture of attempting to create a Guinness record at the Republic day speech to young minds on Saturday.
"Its here before us to see and appreciate the courage, the determination and the dedication to wards a cause. I have always appreciated the works of Eric and also hope that this mammoth venture bears rich fruits."
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